Seekonk High School Explained

Seekonk High School
Established:1967
Type:Public
Grades:9-12
Principal:William Whalen III
Address:261 Arcade Avenue
City:Seekonk
State:Massachusetts 02771
Country:United States
Students:602 '19-'20
Sat:558 verbal
551 math
1109 total (2017-2018)[1]
Faculty:45
Colors:Navy Blue, Columbia Blue and White
Mascot:Warrior
Rival:Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School
Free Label:Website
Free:Seekonk High School

Seekonk High School is a public high school operated by Seekonk Public Schools in Seekonk, Massachusetts, United States. It serves the district's 9 - 12 student population. The school's mission statement is "All students will achieve their maximum potential by becoming responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners."

History

The class of 1967 was the first to graduate from Seekonk High (June, 1967). Seekonk students prior to this attended high school at nearby East Providence High School in East Providence, Rhode Island or Tolman High School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island depending on the area of town they resided in or private high schools. When East Providence High School was unable to continue accepting Seekonk students the class of 1966 students from the south end of town attended Dighton-Rehoboth High School. The newly constructed Seekonk High School was finished in time for class of 1967 to return for their Junior year (1965–66). Some of the students chose to remain at Dighton-Rehoboth or other schools. In 2001, the school was renovated and a larger pool was added.

Athletics

Seekonk High School competes in the South Coast Conference (SCC). Divisions in sports range from D2-D4 depending on the sport. The mascot is the Warrior. Seekonk is usually a top contender in their conference in almost all sports offered.

The football team was noted for an undefeated regular season in 20072008. A highlight of the sports season is the annual Thanksgiving "Turkey Day" game against their rivals from neighboring Dighton-Rehoboth (Dighton, MA).

The baseball field is split between two states. Most of the field is in Seekonk, Massachusetts, but a small portion including third base is located in East Providence, Rhode Island.[2]

Band program

The Seekonk High School band program, under longtime director John Smialek, has received multiple awards and honors. As of 2016, the band has received nine Platinum awards in ten years at the annual Great East Festival in Westfield, Massachusetts;[3] [4] this is the highest honor awarded at the festival. In 2011, the band earned the Overall Grand Championship Award for wind ensembles at the 2010-11 Cruise Festivals; this represents the highest score overall from all Cruise Festival events on Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruises during 2010-11.[5] [6]

Notable alumni

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report.
  2. Web site: R/Baseball - Seekonk High School's baseball field is split between two states: 1st base, 2nd base and home plate are in Massachusetts, while 3rd is in Rhode Island .
  3. Web site: Town of Seekonk Board of Selectmen. Fiscal year 2016 annual report. Town of Seekonk. 26 August 2017. Seekonk, Massachusetts. 168. 2016. The SHS Symphonic Band received their 9th Platinum Award in the last 10 years at the Great East Music Festival May 2016. This represents the highest rating given by adjudicators at this Festival.
  4. News: Siegel. Joseph. Seekonk High band wins platinum award. 26 August 2017. Sun Chronicle. 22 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826203744/http://www.thesunchronicle.com/seekonk/seekonk-high-band-wins-platinum-award/article_7c97914a-1be5-59fb-8466-731c2ac96649.html. 26 August 2017.
  5. News: Medeiros. Leigh. Seekonk High School Musicians Took a Cruise, Won National Award. 26 August 2017. Patch.com. 23 August 2011. 26 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826203310/https://patch.com/massachusetts/attleboro/seekonk-high-school-musicians-nationally-recognized.
  6. Web site: Smialek. John. Seekonk High School Band Web Page. Seekonk High School. 26 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826203159/http://shs.seekonk.sharpschool.com/staff_directory/the_arts/mr__smialek. 26 August 2017. Seekonk High School Wind Ensemble is the winner of the 2011 Cruise Festival Overall Grand Championship Award for Wind Ensemble HS. This award signifies the highest score overall in these categories from allof the 2011 Cruise Festivals..
  7. News: EDITORIAL: Jeff Chakouian's punishment. 21 November 2016. The Sun Chronicle. 23 November 2007.
  8. Web site: Chakouian Hired as Assistant Track and Field Coach. UCF Track and Field. 21 November 2016. Orlando, Florida. 6 July 2009.
  9. Web site: Waldron. John. Is it Time for Johnny Gregorek?. NNHS Track and Cross-Country. 7 December 2017. 3 October 2008.
  10. Web site: Cristina Nardozzi Biography. Celebrity photos, biographies and more. 7 December 2017.
  11. News: Gobis . Peter . Seekonk's Pina siblings to swim for Cape Verde at 2020 Olympics . 22 September 2018 . The Sun Chronicle . 10 August 2018.
  12. News: Meet Pina, the Cape Verdean Student in the U.S Leading the African Nation's First-ever Olympic Swim Team . 22 September 2018 . HowAfrica . Jetheights Services . 18 September 2018.

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